People
Roni Alter Lyrics
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Watching every day
I keep telling them to leave
I could never face the Truth
What they've done to me
Can't they please, please just let me be
Oh dear
Can't they please, please just let me be
Mind the step when you get out
Don't forget the door
Keep on pounding at by back
Leading straight to war with me
What they've done to me
Can't they please, please just let me be
Oh dear
What they've done to me
Can't they please, please just let me be
Don't ask me why I can't explain
I seem to hear them less when on a train
Maybe it's the view reflecting in your eyes
Or maybe all the lies we left at home
What they've done to me
Can't they please, please just let me be
Oh dear
What they've done to me
Can't they please, please just let me be
The lyrics of Roni Alter's song, People, describe a sense of being constantly monitored and watched, leading to the desire for freedom and isolation. The singer expresses discomfort with the attention and scrutiny they receive from others, and feels trapped and unable to face the truth. They plead with their observers to leave them alone and give them space to be on their own.
The second verse, "Mind the step when you get out, don't forget the door, keep on pounding at my back", intensifies this feeling of being trapped and pursued, as if the singer is constantly under pressure and unable to escape. The mention of war adds a sense of danger and conflict to the situation.
In the third verse, the singer suggests that the only escape from this scrutiny is to physically remove themselves from the situation, whether it's by taking a train or leaving behind the lies that they feel are holding them back. However, they still express the desire to be left alone and not be bothered by others.
Overall, the lyrics seem to reflect the feeling of being suffocated by others' expectations and judgments, and the longing for freedom and self-determination.
Line by Line Meaning
They just keep on watching me
I feel like people are constantly observing and scrutinizing my every move
Watching every day
This isn't a one-time occurrence; it happens all the time
I keep telling them to leave
I've tried to get them to stop, but they won't listen
I could never face the Truth
I can't deal with what's really going on; it's too painful
What they've done to me
Their actions have had a negative impact on me
Can't they please, please just let me be
I'm asking them to back off and leave me alone
Mind the step when you get out
Be careful as you leave
Don't forget the door
Remember to close the door behind you
Keep on pounding at by back
Their constant presence is like a weight on my shoulders
Leading straight to war with me
Their behavior is like a battle that I can't escape
Don't ask me why I can't explain
I can't put into words why this situation is so difficult for me
I seem to hear them less when on a train
Traveling gives me a brief respite from their constant attention
Maybe it's the view reflecting in your eyes
Looking out the window helps me focus on something other than them
Or maybe all the lies we left at home
Perhaps the tension at home contributes to my struggles with these people
Contributed by Joshua H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Reina Sanchez
Beautiful cover! So calming.
klerviamusic
This song 💜 nice rendition
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the klaim
Nice cover!
MiloufromSaigon
You have the voice of an angel. Beautiful beautiful cover. It could make me cry and smile at the same time. I wish I could take a girl that I love to one of your performances
Roni Alter Official
Thank you :)
Andrew Ellis
Nice playing 😁🎸🇦🇺
Ron Benvenisti
רוני, איזה כישרון מדהים את. כל שיר שלך נכנס למקומות הכי עמוקים בנפש.
יורם בר-אל
שיר מתוק ונכון לימים אלו ,,,
itoosh
perfect. <3